05/11/2025
Here's a simple Sizzling Sisig recipe that serves 4-6 people:
# # Ingredients
- *For the Pork*
- 1 kg pork face (maskara), including ears and cheeks
- 200g pork liver
- 1/2 cup pork belly (optional)
- *Marinade for Boiling*
- 1 medium onion, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- *Seasonings and Mix-Ins*
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 3-4 green chilies (siling pansigang), sliced
- 2-3 bird’s eye chilies (siling labuyo), chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
# # Instructions
1. *Boil the Pork*: Combine pork face, liver, and pork belly (if using) in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours or until tender.
2. *Grill the Pork*: Grill boiled pork until crispy and golden brown.
3. *Chop the Pork*: Chop grilled pork into small pieces.
4. *Season the Sisig*: Mix chopped pork with chopped onion, green chilies, bird’s eye chilies (if using), calamansi juice, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
5. *Serve on a Sizzling Plate*: Heat a sizzling plate over high heat. Add butter or oil, then transfer the sisig mixture. Crack an egg on top (optional). Garnish with chopped scallions and crushed chicharrón.
# # Tips and Variations
- Use pork shoulder or jowl if pig's face is unavailable.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Add mayonnaise for creaminess.
- Serve with steamed rice and enjoy ¹.